Cause and effect Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“Time is in the mind, space is in the mind. The law of cause and effect is also a way of thinking. In reality all is here and now and all is one. Multiplicity and diversity are in the mind only.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Discourses of Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1975
Reality is experienced only through perception; cause and effect are mental constructs, and all existence is present in the now as a unified whole.
In simple terms: Mind shapes reality and unity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the present as the only reality.
Themes
philosophy
mindfulness
unity
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- psychology
- spiritual practice
- daily mindfulness
Key Concepts
nonduality
perception
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceiving everything as present affect decision making?
- Can unity be experienced without mental constructs?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook external causality and practical constraints.
